COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 1214/2014
of 11 November 2014
concerning the classification of certain goods in the Combined Nomenclature
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Article 3
ANNEX
Description of the goods |
Classification (CN-code) |
Reasons |
(1) |
(2) |
(3) |
A solid, cylindrical, threaded product (so-called ‘pangea dual core screw’) made of extra hard titanium alloy, of a length of between 20 and 45 mm. The shank is wholly threaded with a dual core thread containing a transition zone for the core diameter change. It is of a constant outer diameter of 4,0 mm, with a self-tapping profile and a blunt, threaded tip. The product has a polyaxial (movable) U-shaped, internally threaded head that offers 25° of angulation around its axis allowing its adjustment. The product has a specialised saddle in locking cap for fixing a rod (presented separately) in its head. The product corresponds to the ISO/TC 150 standards for implant screws and is presented for use in trauma surgery as a part of a system for posterior stabilisation of the spine. It is installed using specific tools. At importation, it is not presented in a sterilised packing. The product is marked with a number and therefore traceable throughout production and distribution. (*1) See image |
9021 10 90 |
Classification is determined by general rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature, note 2(b) to Chapter 90 and by the wording of CN codes 9021 , 9021 10 and 9021 10 90 . Due to its objective characteristics, namely the presence of the polyaxial U-shaped head with the locking cap, the product does not entirely correspond to a screw of base metal. Consequently, it cannot be considered a part of general use (screw) as referred to in note 2 to Section XV. Therefore, classification under heading 8108 is excluded. The product is therefore to be classified under CN code 9021 10 90 as splints and other fracture appliances. |